Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 133 is 24738.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 186 and 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 53 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 1 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 69 and 176 | 12144 |
| 48 and 74 | 1776 |
| 16 and 40 | 80 |
| 17 and 53 | 901 |
| 114 and 163 | 18582 |